Dear Alan: What a good hint/tip you gave me. I have not heard of this being done before. I am sure many will be interested. Thank you so much. It is great to get practical information of this type. Hope all is well in the UK, Cheers, John E. Bryan A Kennedy wrote: > > I don't know if it will inhibit racoons but I use a very light brushed on > application of Paraffin around the edge of precious bulb and seed pots to > deter mice, inquisitive cats and similar vandals. This supplemented with > a light covering of chopped Gorse or berberis usually does the trick here > in the UK , Alan kennedy > > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.ibiblio.org > http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php